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F R A A h o s t i n g R h o d y D ays a r t ex h i b i t The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) will present its second-annual Rhody Days Arts Festival at the Florence Events Center Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free show and sale of unique works of art and fi ne craftsmanship fi lls Galleries 4 and 5 and overfl ows into the Lobby. It is a great way to fi nd a creative treasure and benefi t a cause, with artists donating 10 percent of their sales to the FEC. Enjoy demonstrations by local favorites and discover new artists as well. Artists and vendors come from Eugene, Seal Rock, Coquille, Elmira, Walport, Corvallis and Gresham as well as the Florence area. Artists contributing to the exhibit include: Richard Anderson, obsidian knives; Doris Andrews, shadow boxes; Beverly Apple, vintage copper jewelry; Claudia Brown, sea glass and beadwork designs; Cindi Covert, crocheted hats and scarves; Beverly Egli, painted saws; Nancy Gant, lampwork; Sandra Kay Hayes, fabric and linen items; Charlee Hendricksen, beadwork; Larry and Holly Herr, small wooden boxes; Debbie Kiturkes, hand painted pottery; Patti Land, pottery; Guy Lundy, wire wrapping and rocktography; Ralph and Vicki Martin, wood scroll art; Ken McDougal, photography; Karen Nichols, torn paper painting and books; Pam Parker, watercolors and pyrography; Teresa Saylor, quilts; Karen Skulley, knit/crochet and quilts; Kathi Smith, knit shawls; Karen Souza, mixed media and warm glass; Jeanne Ternahan, fabric hand bags; Linda Thompson, photography and cards; and Robert Triplett, wood boxes. Contact Claudia Brown for more information at 541-902-1933. An eve n i n g o f Wa l l f l owe r s a n d Wi n e re t u r n s Come create your own wall art with artist John Leasure while enjoying a glass of wine Saturday, May 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All the paints, canvas and art instruction are provided to create your own sunfl ower masterpiece. Tickets are $40 per person and include a free beverage (one glass of wine or non-alcoholic choice) and a multitude of delicious snacks while participants are given professional, step-by- step painting instruction. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by visiting www.eventcenter.org, stopping by the FEC box offi ce at 715 Quince Street, or by calling the box offi ce at 541- 997-1994. This fun event is sponsored by the Friends of the Florence Events Center. "Poppy Squash" by John Leasure Page 8 The Florence Events Center website: www.eventcenter.org
